Model Forum / General / Railroads / July 2006

TomI cant see my posts :( but I can read my replies?!!
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I was reading recently (can't recall the item) that a RR painted its
equipment tuscan red until 1918 when it adopted Pullman green as its
passenger color in accordance with a USRA dictate.  I had not heard this
before, but I believe some other RRs also went from brighter schemes ...

Does anyone know of any companies (preferable with websites) that make Gauge 1 kits of UK diesel locos?
I have found http://www.wagonandcarriage.co.uk/ but have not heard anything about them - does anyone have any info regarding them as whether they produce good quality loco's or ...

Hello, a few years ago I dealt with a fellow who repairs/trades Lionel
trains, here in Colorado Springs.  I can't remember his name!  It's not
Sunbird/Discount Trains, but a guy who works out of his house.  Any
clues would be much appreciated.

Ozone is an important molecule in maintaining the homeostasis in the
environment. Ozone, the molecule O3, makes a layer in the stratosphere,
situated 10 to 15 kilometers from the earth's surface. The dioxide
molecule, O2 and Oxygen atom O, collide with each other result in the

Folks:
In what is becoming a habit, I have bought the August 06 RMC and found
it had actual content...if this continues I just may take the drastic
step

Just been told today that Peco are to add a 4th radius curve into their
OO-gauge Setrack range.  The actual radium wasn't quoted but I would guess
it would be approaching 24 inches.
A 3rd radius curve is also planned for N-gauge.

Can someone help answer some questions about rail transport of livestock
circa 1950?  Questions include:
1) I believe RR's preferred to run solid stock trains when the volume
allowed as this would ease the required 28-Hour Law stops and be more

Follow this link
https://www.craigrichard.com/onlinestore/secure/login.asp?store=EMDepot&xyz=True
and you will be taken to the log-in page.  Create a new account...and
you're all ready to shop!!

During the 1950s, were grain elevators present in Southern California (in
the area surrounding Los Angeles), or were the majority of Californinan
grain elevators in another part of the state?

Besides cork what else do people use for underlay.......
I have heard that some enthusiasts have tried plastic foam card - is
that the correct name......

You'd think the answer to such a simple question would be readily
available, but dang if we can find it:
We want to buy an Atlas-O diesel engine (Model# 1112-3).
The description for this engine says "Kadee-compatible couplers".

Can anyone help me finding smoke unit for diesel trains
tia
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I have uploaded a file in HTML format "Large lot of N scale items for
sale" to the "Files" section of the Yahoo "N scale Yard Sale"
group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NScaleYardSale/  with about 1000 N
scale items for sale on it. This includes a large selection of long out

Thanks